News

1. 27th March, 2026

   James Marshall v McPherson Limited Case No: 4107495/2023 (26 March 2026, Aberdeen ET)

   At the time of writing the Judgment is not yet available on the Employment Tribunal website. Greg Cunningham of Westwater Advocates […]

   
2. 3rd March, 2026

   Success for Greg Sanders in Jarvie v Armstrong [2026] SC SEL 8

   Greg Sanders represented the defender in this property (servitude) case at Selkirk Sheriff Court. The issue was whether the pursuers, […]

   
3. 27th February, 2026

   Alex Critchley Appointed to the Lord Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Private International Law

   Westwater Advocates congratulates Alex Critchley on his appointment to the Lord Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Private International Law. The Committee provides […]

   
4. 16th January, 2026

   Linzi McQuade Joins Westwater Advocates

   Westwater Advocates is delighted to welcome Linzi McQuade to the stable. She called to the Bar in 2024 and having […]

   
5. 17th November, 2025

   EAT Success for David Hay KC and Greg Cunningham in TUPE case

   Secretary of State for Business v Ms Simran Sahonta and others [2025] EAT 166 (10 November 2025) David Hay KC […]

   
6. 17th October, 2025

   Westwater Advocates secures 30 rankings in the newly released Chambers & Partners Legal Directory

   Members of Westwater Advocates have secured 30 individual rankings across 9 categories in the latest edition of the esteemed legal […]

   
7. 13th October, 2025

   EAT success for David Hay KC in ‘tainted information’ dismissal case

   The President of the Employment Appeal Tribunal, Lord Fairley, has contributed to the consideration by appellate tribunals and courts of […]

   
8. 4th September, 2025

   Rachel Shewan KC

   Westwater Advocates is delighted to announce that Rachel Shewan has been elevated to the rank and dignity of King’s Counsel. […]

   
9. 4th September, 2025

   Success for Terence Merck in the Employment Tribunal

   Westwater Advocate Terence Merck has successfully pursued a direct sex discrimination claim for two police officers in the Employment Tribunal. […]

   
10. 27th June, 2025

    Edwin Sheeran Joins Westwater Advocates

    Westwater Advocates welcomes Edwin Sheeran to the stable when he calls to the Bar today. Edwin is a criminal specialist […]

    
11. 8th May, 2025

    David Hay KC: International Guest Trainer for the General Bar Council of South Africa

    David Hay KC has recently returned from attending an advocacy training course run by the General Bar Council of South […]

    
12. 6th May, 2025

    Chief Justice of Nepal visits the Court of Session

    Westwater’s Janys M Scott KC formed part of a group welcoming  the Chief Justice of Nepal and a team of […]